Ian Anthony

Memorial Tribute: https://youtu.be/eAJuaJfAwec

Ian Mark Ariel Anthony was born to Rudley and Gloria Anthony on October 10th 1959 in Guyana.

In his early years he would pass the time with brothers Charlie, Rudy, Trevor, and his sisters, Avril and Desiree.

Ian emigrated to the United States in 1967 where he lived with his family in New York City. Ian remained in New York till he joined the Navy in 1978.

While in the Navy Ian met, and married Carolyn Kates of Cleveland Ohio. The two had their only child, Jamaal, in September of 1982. Carolyn and Ian divorced in 1983. In July of 1992 he welcomed a second son, Jelani Mark Anthony, with Joanne Delaney.

After leaving the military Ian lived in Queens, New York and Jacksonville Florida for over 20 years. During this time he worked as a barber/hair stylist, owning his own shop in Jacksonville for years. His shop was a hub for his community, welcoming people of all walks of life, regaling his patrons with lively conversations, laughter, and philosophical debates.

In his late 40s Ian moved to Port Charlotte to help take care of his aging parents. He could be found working at the Port Charlotte Community Center, or spending time with his best friend, his younger brother Trevor.

Ian is preceded in death by his older brother Rudy, his mother Gloria, and father Rudley. He leaves behind his sisters Avril and Desiree, brothers Charlie and Trevor, and his two sons Jamaal and Jelani, grand daughters Simone and Vivienne and grandson Myles.

Ian marched to his own beat, but was truly loved by all that knew him, and called him a friend.

“Sho ya right”